boatneck

boat neck

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Definition of boatneck word

noun boatneck a wide, high neckline that follows the curve of the collarbone and ends in points on the shoulder seams. 1

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Origin of boatneck

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

First recorded in 1955-60

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Parts of speech for Boatneck

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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boatneck popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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